Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced band 5, or existing band 6, Occupational therapist to join our integrated therapy teams on a , based in the acute setting at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

You will rotate across general medicine , respiratory medicine , the acute medical unit, colorectal and vascular surgery .

You will experience a wide range of complex medical conditions requiring advanced assessment and discharge planning skills, support and supervise junior members of the team and contribute to innovative service development across the department.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with our multi-disciplinary team, working within an integrated model of care to provide timely assessments, rehabilitation and support with discharge planning for our patients.

You will gain experience of working in a busy and pro-active environment where evidence based practice is embedded and joint working, service development and CPD is encouraged.

As a band 6 you will receive support from the band 7 team leader and peers. You will be expected to provide supervision to more junior staff and students.

The service operates over seven days and as such some weekend working is required as part of the role.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 posts at 30 hours each to join our team in St Austell site.

These post are working as part of the wider Continuing healthcare at home service providing exceptional care for people at End of Life who wish to stay in their own homes.

These posts are working as part of the Community nursing service supporting people in their own homes providing clinical care while they are unable to attend other settings. This covers a range of skills such as venepuncture, dressing changes/ wound care and personal care at end of life and last offices as well as being supportive of family members.

These posts are for the St Austell area Integrated Neighbourhood team but the applicants may be required to cross cover other areas within Central Cornwall as service requirements dictate.

Main duties of the job

As a successful post holder you will need to have access to your own transport (mileage paid) and be able to work over a 7 day period, 365 day per year on a rota basis.

The post requires you to be able to work on your own as well as part of the wider team with support from the registered nursing staff.

You will be able to provide high quality holistic care focussed on what matters to the service user and demonstrate compassion and caring throughout what can be a very sensitive and stressful time.

Some training is provided but knowledge, understanding and skills in this area of care is preferred.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job summary

Ready to make an impact? Seeking a fresh challenge? This could be the role for you!

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic, and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join the Lewisham Division of Modality Partnership on a full-time contract for 37.5 hours per week. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care, optimising medicines safely and effectively, and driving innovation in Primary Care.

At Modality Partnership, our CARE values, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, guide everything we do. Join a team that embodies these values in every patient interaction and across the wider organisation.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, rewarding environment with benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally:

NHS pension scheme

Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)

Employee discounts and benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Education and career development pathways

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives

Main duties of the job

This is a dynamic, patient-facing Clinical Pharmacist role, focused on delivering evidence-based pharmaceutical care in Primary Care. You will use your expert knowledge of medicines to support patients with specific disease areas and long-term conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Clinically assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing (where qualified)
• Optimising medicines and improving prescribing safety
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes
• Supporting medication reviews and structured medicines optimisation
• Contributing to service development and innovative working practices
• Working with Divisional Boards and the National Modality Business Support Team to deliver strategic priorities

This role requires innovation, flexibility, and commitment, offering the opportunity to work resourcefully within a team to meet organisational priorities while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

About us

Our Lewisham practices form part of Modality Partnership, one of the UKs largest GP super-partnerships, serving over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff. We are committed to continuous improvement and the implementation of scalable, innovative solutions that enhance both patient care and staff satisfaction.

This role provides a strong portfolio of clinical and leadership experience, enabling you to make sustainable improvements in Primary Care.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Application Process

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care, supporting patients in self-care and adherence, and contributing to service improvement, this role offers a career-advancing opportunity where your expertise is valued.

Join a growing team of like-minded professionals at Modality Partnership and make a real difference every day while developing your career.

Job summary

Due to the expansion of our existing medical equipment library service, an exciting opportunity has arisen for four motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Medical Device Service team as a Medical Equipment Library Officer.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will help provide an efficient and responsive medical equipment management service across the Trust, including community.

The successful candidates will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the Medical Equipment Library, supporting clinical teams by ensuring medical equipment is available, safe, clean and ready for use. This is a varied and hands-on role requiring excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload effectively and a commitment to delivering high standards of service within a healthcare environment.

You will regularly work across clinical areas and hospital sites, liaising with healthcare professionals and supporting the safe management, movement and tracking of medical equipment. Full training will be provided, including first-line functional equipment checks and operational procedures.

We are looking for individuals who can drive, are flexible, reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team, while demonstrating our core values of Care, Appreciate and Inspire.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the operational delivery of the Medical Equipment Library service across the Trust. Duties will include arranging the delivery and collection of medical equipment between wards and departments (including community locations), maintaining accurate equipment records and ensuring equipment is available for loan, storage or repair.

The role involves carrying out functional checks on equipment following appropriate training, undertaking equipment audits, managing stock rotation and supporting stock control processes. The post holder will also provide advice and assistance to ward staff regarding equipment held within the library.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate database records, responding to telephone/electronic enquiries, supporting administrative functions within the department and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, including infection prevention, decontamination and health and safety procedures.

The successful candidates will be expected to prioritise workload effectively, work independently when required and contribute positively to maintaining an efficient and responsive service for clinical teams and patients across the organisation.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Job summary

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Coordinator to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual to provide high-quality care in Dermatology Outpatient and Medical Photography clinics, with a focus on capturing and accurately recording clinical images in EPR systems. Full training will be provided. You will assist with minor procedures, provide chaperone support, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of clinics across multiple locations, contributing to a safe, patient-centred environment while working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job summary

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act Team Manager will lead Slough Borough Councils delivery of its statutory responsibilities under the MCA and DOLs.

The role manages the DOLS team, provides specialist advice on complex cases, oversees authorisations, quality assurance and service performance, and works with partners to promote lawful, consistent and person-centred practice.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Lead the local authority on policy, procedural and practice issues relating to MCA in general and DOLs in particular.

Possess specialist expertise in MCA and DOLs policy, practice and legalisation and case law and provide expert advice and support to senior managers and frontline staff across Adults Social Care ASC.

Develop procedures and staff guidance to support robust and consistent decision making and innovative practice within ASC regarding MCA.

Develop and maintain effective data management processes and efficiencies within the service regarding DOLs.

Develop and implement a robust quality assurance framework, including auditing in relation to MCA.

Develop and implement a process for quality assuring assessments received from external suppliers.

Ensure detailed advice is provided to adults, or their representatives, external providers on the DOLs procedures.

Represent Slough Borough Council on internal panels and working groups relating to MCA and DOLs also local, regional and national networks.

About us

As part of Slough Borough Council, you will join an organisation focused on improving outcomes for residents, communities and the local environment. Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities works collaboratively with residents, carers, families, colleagues and partner organisations to provide high-quality, person-centred support. The team is committed to strengths-based practice, professional curiosity and making a positive difference in peoples lives.

You will be part of a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues share knowledge, work together and take pride in delivering services that matter. We value a strong work ethic built on compassion, accountability, innovation and respect. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another and play an active role in helping the Council move forward together.

Working with us offers the opportunity to develop your career while being supported to balance work and personal commitments. Alongside a competitive salary, employees benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing initiatives, employee networks and opportunities to contribute to meaningful change for the people of Slough.

Job summary

The Community Nursing serving St Austell and surrounding area in central Cornwall is offering a fantastic opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Healthcare Assistants to join our service. We have a vacancy based in the St Austell locality (although occasional cross cover in central maybe be required). The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for delivering nursing care to adults in their own homes, including those who are approaching end-of-life.

The role is predominantly lone working with the support of a team and requires varied clinical skills such as simple dressings, venepuncture and personal care. The role will encourage professional development through the use of our community matrix to progress your career according to your areas of interest. The trust is committed to personal learning and development within Community Nursing with many opportunities available.

We believe in integrated ways of working to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Previous care experience is essential and a knowledge of local developments in healthcare is desirable.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants have a valid UK driving licence or are able to travel independently on a daily basis to and from the base, patients' homes and other venues around the geographical area. Mileage is paid at agenda for change rates and travel time between visits is incorporated into your working shift.

Main duties of the job

To carry out assigned tasks including personal care to our patients at the end of their lives, wound care, venepuncture, while regularly working without direct supervision involving direct care to patients and carers to support the registered nurse.

Please note:If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

Key Dimensions of the post are:Working as a member of the community nursing team within a given geographical area. The District Nursing Team work on a flexible rota shift system covering the period from 8am to 10pm which includes an on call system offering a high standard of service.

About us

We're an NHS community services and mental health services provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job summary

**PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship**

Radiology Department Assistant for X-ray

8 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday 17.00 - 21.00; possibility of overtime available)

Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026

**This post may close early due tohigh numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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Main duties of the job

• Carry out patient care to maintain the safety of the patient, under the supervision of a trained registered practitioner
• Anticipate the needs of the patient to ensure comfort, safety and dignity at all times
• Assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised radiographic examinations
• To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests
• Establish and maintain a good communication channel to support patient confidence
• Assist Radiographers in performing examinations, attending to the patients welfare at all times.
• Escort patients to other departments as appropriate
• Be friendly and helpful towards staff, patients, their relatives and friends in all clinical areas and on the telephone
• Receive patients, relatives and colleagues into the department and direct to the appropriate area
• Mainly based in main Radiology department but work in the CDC and OPD x-ray rooms as required.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job summary

****Candidate MUST have a full UK driving license and must own a car****

****Please note Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) is not available for this role ****

We are seeking a caring and reliable Healthcare Assistant to provide high-quality support to individuals in their own homes. In this rewarding role, you will assist service users with their daily routines and helping them maintain their independence and dignity in familiar surroundings. You will travel between clients' homes, working either independently or as part of a team, ensuring that each person receives compassionate, person-centered care in accordance with their individual care plans.

Excellent communication skills, respect for confidentiality, and a genuine passion for helping others are essential for this position.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, your primary role is to provide essential care and support to patients in their homes. Your duties are focused on promoting patient independence, dignity, and quality of life.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Assist with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and providing mobility support.
• Support clients with prescribed exercises, rehabilitation activities, and the use of mobility aids.
• Assist with catheter care, stoma care and end of life care.
• Provide nutritional support, including assistance with meals and hydration.
• Accurately record and report observations and concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Support clients with medication reminders, as appropriate and in accordance with training and policies.
• Promote independence and encourage self-care whenever possible.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to care plans and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Travel independently between patient homes in the community.

About us

KD Healthcare is a dedicated care provider focused on delivering high-quality, person-centered care to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission is to support people in living independently, safely, and with dignity, while enhancing their quality of life. We offer a wide range of home care services tailored to meet individual needs. Our professional and compassionate team of caregivers is fully trained, DBS-checked, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care.

We collaborate with families, healthcare professionals, and local authorities to ensure that each client receives a personalised care plan that respects their preferences, promotes independence, and supports overall well-being.

At KD Healthcare, we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and empowered especially in their own homes. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates who wish to join our team.

Job summary

A post has become available for a Specialist Orthoptist at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This is a dynamic department with a strong focus on quality which is constantly striving to improve services for our patients and ensure that their experience is as good as possible. We are looking for a forward thinking and innovative Orthoptist to become part of our team

Main duties of the job

The candidate will hold their own general Orthoptic caseload and will perform both new and follow-up assessments . The post holder will work alongside our urgent care clinic seeing urgent Orthoptic case and also to provide secondary screening clinics. There will be opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary clinics with both our paediatric Ophthalmologist and Optometrists. The successful candidate may be required to work at any of our Trust sites and will therefore require excellent organisational skills. Our service has an active Orthoptic stroke service and there may be opportunity to gain experience in this area.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job summary

The Reablement Occupational Therapist supports adults to regain and maintain independence in their own homes. The role involves assessing service users and carers needs, managing a specialist clinical caseload, setting outcome-focused goals, and recommending therapeutic interventions, equipment, adaptations and assistive technology.

Working closely with health and social care colleagues, the postholder helps deliver safe, strengths-based and cost-effective support, promotes timely discharge from services, maintains accurate clinical records, and may supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Reablement and Independence Service RIS. This community based role focuses on empowering individuals to regain or maintain independence in their own homes through strength-based assessments, rehabilitation, and recovery-focused interventions.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team MDT, you'll support residents with a range of needs including physical and mental health conditions, learning difficulties, and age-related challenges. You'll also collaborate with colleagues across the Local Access Point, Locality and Hospital Social work and Discharge to Assess teams to ensure seamless care transitions and effective discharge planning.

We offer:

Regular clinical supervision and training

Opportunities to supervise OT Assistants

Career development and CPD platforms

A culture of collaboration, peer support, and specialism development

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a buzzing, forward thinking service leading therapy-led projects and initiatives. We offer a supportive environment that values your clinical expertise, innovative ideas, and continuous professional development. If you're passionate about making a real impact, supporting independence, and helping people live healthier lives for longer, wed love to hear from you.

About us

As part of Slough Borough Council, you will join an organisation focused on improving outcomes for residents, communities and the local environment. Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities works collaboratively with residents, carers, families, colleagues and partner organisations to provide high-quality, person-centred support. The team is committed to strengths-based practice, professional curiosity and making a positive difference in peoples lives.

You will be part of a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues share knowledge, work together and take pride in delivering services that matter. We value a strong work ethic built on compassion, accountability, innovation and respect. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another and play an active role in helping the Council move forward together.

Working with us offers the opportunity to develop your career while being supported to balance work and personal commitments. Alongside a competitive salary, employees benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing initiatives, employee networks and opportunities to contribute to meaningful change for the people of Slough.

Job summary

Job Title: Physiotherapist Paediatrics - 90934

Grade: Band 6

Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Upton Hospital, Albert Road, Slough, SL1 2BJ

Ward/Dept: Physiotherapist

Hours: 37.5 hours

Shift Pattern: Mon Fri 8.00-4.00pm/9.00-5.00pm

Pay Rates Day: £25.84

Why might this job interest you?

We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experience Physiotherapist to join our team based in East Berkshire.

Within this post you will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced team of therapists in a mix of community settings, educational settings, homes, having independence and autonomy to manage your own caseload.

In your role you will be expected to deliver a high standard of physiotherapy care to children and young people with developmental and complex needs, therefore for this role we are looking for someone with a real passion for seeing children and young people reach their potential.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with developmental / complex needs.
• Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, supporting delivery of the CYPIT model and providing support to more junior staff and students.
• Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports including contribution to the EHC Assessment process and tribunals as required.
• Use needs-led, impact-based clinical decision making, and associated outcome measures.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job summary

• Role: Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 7 equivalent)
• Salary: Up to £21,297 DoE (£53,242 WTE)
• Contract: Permanent, Part time (2 days per week)

Due to the opening of a new service, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Highly Specialist Dietitian to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.

Cygnet Taunton is opening a new 15-bed neuro-cognitive service, which will provide comprehensive, long-term inpatient care for older adults living with complex cognitive and neurological conditions alongside a psychiatric sequelae.

The Neurocognitive Health Pathway offers patients an improved quality of life and improved functionality often not easily available to them due to their complex psychiatric and physical presentations.

Treatment and therapy is provided to optimise their abilities and reduce the impact of the neurodegenerative diagnosis they have; providing a stabilisation of symptoms and symptom management which reduces complications and preserves independence as long as possible. Care and treatment is delivered within a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment by an interdisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Job Role

As the Dietitian in this new service, you will have scope to determine how dietetic input is best delivered to meet the needs of the individuals and the service. This will involve holding a small active caseload and may involve a combination of direct 1:1 input, advice and guidance to staff supporting individuals, unit-based clinics and possibly group work to manage a range of complex presentations.

You will provide comprehensive Dietetic assessment of need to those referred for Dietetic input, producing individualised Dietetic plans for individuals and work in close collaboration with the catering team, Speech and Language Team and wider multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist advice on meal plans and feeding regimens, as required.

Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian, preferably with some experience of working in either a neurology or mental health setting.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,297 a year (£53,242 WTE)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPFE5259A5

Job locations

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

• Role:Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 7 equivalent)
• Salary:Up to £21,297 DoE (£53,242 WTE)
• Contract:Permanent, Part time (2 days per week)

Due to the opening of a new service, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Highly Specialist Dietitian to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.

Cygnet Taunton is opening a new 15-bed neuro-cognitive service, which will provide comprehensive, long-term inpatient care for older adults living with complex cognitive and neurological conditions alongside a psychiatric sequelae.

The Neurocognitive Health Pathwayoffers patients an improved quality of life and improved functionality often not easily available to them due to their complex psychiatric and physical presentations.

Treatment and therapy is provided to optimise their abilities and reduce the impact of the neurodegenerative diagnosis they have; providing a stabilisation of symptoms and symptom management which reduces complications and preserves independence as long as possible.

Care and treatment is delivered within a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment by an interdisciplinary team.

Job Role

As the Dietitian in this new service, you will have scope to determine how dietetic input is best delivered to meet the needs of the individu als and the service. This will involve holding a small active caseload and may involve a combination of direct 1:1 input, advice and guidance to staff supporting individuals, unit-based clinics and possibly group work to manage a range of complex presentations.

You will provide comprehensive Dietetic assessment of need to those referred for Dietetic input, producing individualised Dietetic plans for individuals and work in close collaboration with the catering team, Speech and Language Team and wider multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist advice on meal plans and feeding regimens, as required.

Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian, preferably with some experience of working in either a neurology or mental health setting.

The successful candidate should be / have:

• A degree / postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Dietetics, registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and membership of the BDA (British Dietetic Association)
• Knowledge and experience of managing alternative (enteral) nutrition is desirable but CPD is available for this should this be required
• Knowledge and experience of supporting those with weight management and / or diabetes is also essential
• Experience of working in the field of older, adults, neuro-rehabilitation or neurodegenerative conditions and / or mental health is strongly desirable
• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication / time management skills
• Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

In return we offer:

• Salary up to £21,297 per year DoE (£53,242 WTE)
• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties
• Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free me als on duty
• Employee rewards and discount benefits scheme including NHS discounts and cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks.
• Full induction training

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT & Dietetics (Healthcare) on 07885 476 384.

Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now.

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Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Role:Highly Specialist Dietitian (Band 7 equivalent) Salary:Up to £21,297 DoE (£53,242 WTE) Contract:Permanent, Part time (2 days per week)Due to the opening of a new service, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Highly Specialist Dietitian to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.Cygnet Taunton is opening a new 15-bed neuro-cognitive service, which will provide comprehensive, long-term inpatient care for older adults living with complex cognitive and neurological conditions alongside a psychiatric sequelae.The Neurocognitive Health Pathwayoffers patients an improved quality of life and improved functionality often not easily available to them due to their complex psychiatric and physical presentations.Treatment and therapy is provided to optimise their abilities and reduce the impact of the neurodegenerative diagnosis they have; providing a stabilisation of symptoms and symptom management which reduces complications and preserves independence as long as possible.Care and treatment is delivered within a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment by an interdisciplinary team.Job RoleAs the Dietitian in this new service, you will have scope to determine how dietetic input is best delivered to meet the needs of the individu als and the service. This will involve holding a small active caseload and may involve a combination of direct 1:1 input, advice and guidance to staff supporting individuals, unit-based clinics and possibly group work to manage a range of complex presentations.You will provide comprehensive Dietetic assessment of need to those referred for Dietetic input, producing individualised Dietetic plans for individuals and work in close collaboration with the catering team, Speech and Language Team and wider multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist advice on meal plans and feeding regimens, as required.Candidates should be a Registered Dietitian, preferably with some experience of working in either a neurology or mental health setting.The successful candidate should be / have: A degree / postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Dietetics, registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and membership of the BDA (British Dietetic Association) Knowledge and experience of managing alternative (enteral) nutrition is desirable but CPD is available for this should this be required Knowledge and experience of supporting those with weight management and / or diabetes is also essential Experience of working in the field of older, adults, neuro-rehabilitation or neurodegenerative conditions and / or mental health is strongly desirable Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others Excellent communication / time management skills Enthusiasm, motivation and passionIn return we offer: Salary up to £21,297 per year DoE (£53,242 WTE) Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Free me als on duty Employee rewards and discount benefits scheme including NHS discounts and cycle to work scheme Contributory pension scheme Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks. Full induction trainingThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Dominique St Clair Miller, Director of SLT & Dietetics (Healthcare) on 07885 476 384.Are you ready for a new and rewarding opportunity? Please apply now.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

• Post: Specialist / Highly Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6 / Band 7 equivalent)
• Salary: £40,966-£50,632 per year (dependent on experience)
• Contract: Full time, permanent

Due to the opening of a new service, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.

This role is suitable for a Specialist SLT who is interested in consolidating their practice or an established Specialist SLT who ready to take the next step in their career to a Highly Specialist role.

Cygnet Taunton is opening a new 15-bed neuro-cognitive service, which will provide comprehensive, long-term inpatient care for older adults living with complex cognitive and neurological conditions alongside a psychiatric sequela.

The Neurocognitive Health Pathway offers patients an improved quality of life and improved functionality often not easily available to them due to their complex psychiatric and physical presentations.

Treatment and therapy is provided to optimise their abilities and reduce the impact of the neurodegenerative diagnosis they have; providing a stabilisation of symptoms and symptom management which reduces complications and preserves independence as long as possible. Care and treatment is delivered within a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment by an interdisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Job Role

As an SLT you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, communication and language needs (SCLN) as well as eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs.

You will work deliver input in line with the Cygnet SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative services. As part of a multi-disciplinary team on-site, you will also work with colleagues across the service to support the implementation of management approaches, upskilling the workforce as required.

You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and as such will have the opportunity to participate in large-scale projects. You will receive high quality supervision and be supported with CPD.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job summary

We're looking for a proactive, organised, and practical Operations & Finance Assistant to join our busy GP Practice team.

This is a varied role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice with responsibilities across finance, procurement, administration, systems, and wider operations. You'll need to be confident with numbers and systems, comfortable working with people, and someone who naturally spots what needs doing and gets things moving.

Main duties of the job

• Support financial monitoring and reporting, including updating Income & Expenditure and P&L information.
• Coordinate clinical and non-clinical purchasing and procurement, ensuring value for money and appropriate authorisation.
• Assist with the purchase ledger, including, invoices, supporting documentation, and payment preparation.
• Prepare and monitor practice claims and income, following up payments and resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinate clinical stock checks, monitoring stock levels, expiry dates and replenishment.
• Provide day-to-day operational support across practice sites, including facilities, suppliers, systems, and administration.
• Identify and support process improvements to improve efficiency, consistency, and value for money.
• Support the maintenance and review of the Practice Business Continuity Plan.
• Assist with CQC requirements and quality improvement work, including maintaining evidence and tracking actions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and well-organised financial, operational, and procurement records.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, responding flexibly to changing practice priorities.
• Provide additional support to the Head of Operations & Finance and wider management team as required.

About us

We are friendly GP practice with over 70 years of history, led by a stable, forward-thinking Partnership that is ready to embrace the new look of Primary Care.

We have four site and over 45,000 patients across the city of Derby.

We seek someone who is keen to become a part of a growing and supportive team and is looking to work in an ambitious practice.

In return, Lister House Surgery will offer you the following benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• NHS Pensions Scheme
• Access to variety of NHS discounts
• Employee EAP well-being support
• Employee discounts

Job summary

Work as part of the Facilities Services Team within the Community Hospitals to carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning. Contribute to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times. At all times the position demands the respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality. The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and work in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic hard working and patient focussed person with an interest in pharmacy?

Are you currently working as a pharmacy dispenser in community and are looking to gain experience in a hospital setting?

If you are keen to join a forward thinking pharmacy department supporting patient care we would love to hear from you.

The Outpatient Pharmacy Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for a Pharmacy Dispenser - dispensing services

As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.

This opportunity allows potential applicants to become part of a very experienced team with opportunity for development

Main duties of the job

This post is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain hospital experience and also to those that already have and enjoy this type of environment.

On a day to day basis, your duties will vary and help provide a high quality service to our patients whether this be provided customer service, dispensing medicines or ordering and receiving pharmacy stock.

You will also develop positive working relationships with our fantastic colleagues and multidisciplinary team and be a valued member of the company.

About us

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital), Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital, Burnley General Hospital, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackpool Victoria, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital and Furness General Hospital.

If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting and working alongside other highly motivated individuals, then you are going to love this role.We are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way.

As a employee, you will enjoy a rewarding career by really making a difference. You'll work hard but be recognised for your contribution and be able to keep a healthy work/life balance.

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic hard working and patient focussed person with an interest in pharmacy?

Are you currently working as a pharmacy dispenser in community and are looking to gain experience in a hospital setting?

If you are keen to join a forward thinking pharmacy department supporting patient care we would love to hear from you.

The Outpatient Pharmacy Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for a Pharmacy Dispenser - dispensing services

As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.

This opportunity allows potential applicants to become part of a very experienced team with opportunity for development

Main duties of the job

This post is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain hospital experience and also to those that already have and enjoy this type of environment.

On a day to day basis, your duties will vary and help provide a high quality service to our patients whether this be provided customer service, dispensing medicines or ordering and receiving pharmacy stock.

You will also develop positive working relationships with our fantastic colleagues and multidisciplinary team and be a valued member of the company.

About us

Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital), Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital, Burnley General Hospital, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackpool Victoria, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital and Furness General Hospital.

If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting and working alongside other highly motivated individuals, then you are going to love this role.We are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way.

As a employee, you will enjoy a rewarding career by really making a difference. You'll work hard but be recognised for your contribution and be able to keep a healthy work/life balance.

Job summary

The Medical Equipment Library Assistant ensures vital medical devices are available, clean, safe, and ready for patient use. They coordinate the management of high-demand equipment, log and process faulty devices, and work alongside the Clinical Engineering team to maximise equipment availability for frontline clinical services.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and provide clear updates to senior staff. The postholder will work closely with clinical teams across the Trust, delivering a responsive and professional service that directly supports patient care.

A visit to the department is highly encouraged to understand the role and to meet the team.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Counsellor/Psychological Practitioner to join our specialist Renal Psychology Service, which sits within the wider Clinical Health Psychology Service at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team supporting adults living with chronic kidney disease, dialysis treatment, kidney transplantation, and associated adjustment and coping difficulties. The post has been developed in recognition of the increasing psychological needs of renal patients and our commitment to delivering person-centred care in line with national commissioning standards.

The successful candidate will contribute to the assessment and delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions for patients experiencing emotional distress related to their renal condition, treatment burden, adjustment to illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and end-of-life concerns.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a supportive and compassionate multi-professional renal service and work closely with the Band 8b Lead and Assistant Psychologist, todelivera high-quality specialist psychological service to renal patients and their family, carers, andthewiderrenalMDT.

The post holder will work acrossa number ofinpatient and outpatientclinical areasin the acute hospital settingat RoyalPrestonHospital, as well as other sites across the LTHTs footprint.This will include working directly on hospital wards and outpatient treatment units (e.g. dialysis units).

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing psychological assessment and counselling interventions to renal patients.
• Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions within agreed competencies.
• Supporting patients to adjust to the impact of chronic illness and treatment.
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning processes.
• Contributing to psychologically informed care across renal services.
• Providing consultation and advice to healthcare professionals regarding psychological aspects of patient care.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
• Participating in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

Clinical Health Psychology provides specialist psychological assessment and intervention across a range of physical health pathways. The Renal Psychology Service supports patients across the renal pathway, helping individuals and families manage the psychological impact of chronic kidney disease and its treatment.

The successful applicant will be professionally supported within a well-established Clinical Health Psychology Service and will benefit from regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continuing professional development, and close working relationships with experienced Clinical Psychologists and multidisciplinary colleagues.

What we offer:-

• Regular clinical and professional supervision.
• Opportunities for specialist training and development.
• A supportive team environment.
• Access to NHS pension and employee benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow.
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB4763

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an individual who:

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, counselling psychology, or a related psychological therapy discipline.
• Is accredited and registered with an appropriate professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, BABCP).
• Has experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to adults experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has an understanding of the psychological impact of long-term physical health conditions.
• Is committed to working collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Experience of working within physical health settings would be advantageous but is not essential.

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for an individual who: Holds a recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, counselling psychology, or a related psychological therapy discipline. Is accredited and registered with an appropriate professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, BABCP). Has experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to adults experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Has an understanding of the psychological impact of long-term physical health conditions. Is committed to working collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Experience of working within physical health settings would be advantageous but is not essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Counselling or equivalent as recognised by the BACP, UKCP, or similar professional body
• Accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, BCP), regulated by the professional standards authority

Desirable

• Degree in psychology
• Further knowledge/ experience with relevant certificates in other therapy modalities (e.g. Acceptance & commitment therapy, Compassion focused therapy)
• Supervision qualification or certificate
• Couple counselling training or qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Post qualification clinical practice experience in counselling.
• Experience of working psychologically in physical health settings and long-term conditions
• Training in NICE approved counselling modalities (e.g. Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression; Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy; Interpersonal Therapy; Couples Therapy for Depression)
• Working with a variety of different client groups.
• Confidence in clinical risk assessment and safety management planning (NG 225),
• Ability to assess and escalate mental health risk and safeguarding concerns where these routinely unfold

Desirable

• Post qualification clinical practice experience working psychologically in physical health settings and/or with people living with long-term conditions or in palliative care.
• Post qualification clinical experience using NICE approved counselling modality (e.g. PersonCentred Experiential Counselling for Depression; Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy; Interpersonal Therapy; Couples Therapy for Depression
• Knowledge of/training in the principles of Trauma Informed Care
• Knowledge of/training in Psychosocial factors in healthcare
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience of inpatient ward working from a psychological perspective
• Experience of offering reflective practice or supervision to other colleagues
• Experience Implementing general infection control requirements related with ward-based working and IPC protocols.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree / Diploma in Counselling or equivalent as recognised by the BACP, UKCP, or similar professional body Accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, BCP), regulated by the professional standards authority Desirable Degree in psychology Further knowledge/ experience with relevant certificates in other therapy modalities (e.g. Acceptance & commitment therapy, Compassion focused therapy) Supervision qualification or certificate Couple counselling training or qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Post qualification clinical practice experience in counselling. Experience of working psychologically in physical health settings and long-term conditions Training in NICE approved counselling modalities (e.g. Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression; Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy; Interpersonal Therapy; Couples Therapy for Depression) Working with a variety of different client groups. Confidence in clinical risk assessment and safety management planning (NG 225), Ability to assess and escalate mental health risk and safeguarding concerns where these routinely unfold Desirable Post qualification clinical practice experience working psychologically in physical health settings and/or with people living with long-term conditions or in palliative care. Post qualification clinical experience using NICE approved counselling modality (e.g. PersonCentred Experiential Counselling for Depression; Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy; Interpersonal Therapy; Couples Therapy for Depression Knowledge of/training in the principles of Trauma Informed Care Knowledge of/training in Psychosocial factors in healthcare Experience of multidisciplinary working Experience of inpatient ward working from a psychological perspective Experience of offering reflective practice or supervision to other colleagues Experience Implementing general infection control requirements related with ward-based working and IPC protocols.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you good at practical tasks? Would you like a role in the NHS that prepares medicines for patients? Here we will fully train you to become Aseptic Unit Pharmacy Assistant where your rewarding role will be to prepare a range of injectable medicines.

You will work as a member of a friendly, highly skilled team of people all working to deliver products that are consistently produced and controlled to a particular quality standard (Good Manufacturing Practice GMP).

You will have good literacy and numeracy skills in addition to good dexterity to handle syringes and needles for accurate measurements of injections, working to procedures at all times. There are opportunities for further training and development.

Pharmacy experience is not essential as full training for the role is provided

You will be required to work one evening per week until 7pm and bank holidays on a rota.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve the preparation of a wide range of injectable products such as; chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, antibiotics. To do this requires the use of specialist equipment and working within clean rooms. Adhering to strict clothing and personal hygiene procedures is essential and you will have to meet the highest standards of discipline, attention to detail and clean room behaviours.

Medicines are manufactured under the Trust's 'Specials' Licence granted by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The Manufacturing units operate under the name of Preston Pharmaceuticals (PP), and include Non Sterile Medicines Manufacture, Radiopharmacy and Aseptic Services, and an Extemporaneous Dispensing Service.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Community Rehab Physiotherapist to join our professional team.

We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That's where you come in.

We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you'll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn't a requirement for this role you'll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you'll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-8283811-UJ

Job locations

Heathside

Coxheath

ME17 4AH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration)
• Evidence of relevant post graduate development at Band 5 Level

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience in area of practice
• Practical experience in managing caseloads
• Evidence of Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor )

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
• Full UK driving licence

Person Specification Knowledge Essential Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Qualifications Essential Registered health care professional (HCPC registration) Evidence of relevant post graduate development at Band 5 Level Experience Essential Demonstratable experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing caseloads Evidence of Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Full UK driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heathside

Coxheath

ME17 4AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heathside

Coxheath

ME17 4AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Contract Permanent

Salary £36,059 - £39,056

Are you a qualified Social Worker with experience of working with people who have an illness that cannot be cured, their families and bereaved people?

Are you looking to be part of a friendly and supportive team who put patient and family care at the heart of everything we do?

If so, this exciting opportunity could be for you!

The role

St Richards Hospice has an opportunity within our Family Support Team for a caring, committed and compassionate professional to join us as Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a highly regarded multidisciplinary hospice team, supporting adults, children and families facing the challenges of serious illness, end of life, loss and bereavement.

As a Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker, you will provide expert psychosocial, emotional and practical support to patients, carers and families supported by St Richards Hospice and Bereavement Support South Worcestershire (BSSW). You will manage a diverse caseload of complex situations, undertaking holistic assessments, safeguarding interventions, advocacy and care planning to help patients achieve their preferred place of care.

This is a varied and rewarding role. The successful candidate will support patient and those important to them to access the full range of Hospice services, hold a small community case load and work on the In-Patient Unit.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

Providing specialist social work support to patients, families and children affected by life-limiting illness.

Working and taking the lead on adult and child safeguarding concerns and providing specialist advice to colleagues.

Supporting discharge planning

Undertaking psychosocial assessments, advocacy and advance care planning support.

Facilitating individual and group support interventions.

Working collaboratively with a range of professionals including health, social care, education and voluntary organisations.

Contributing to training, service development, audit and quality improvement activities.

About you

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Social Worker who is committed to person-centred care and has the ability to build strong therapeutic relationships during challenging times.

You will have:

A recognised Social Work qualification.

Current registration with Social Work England.

Experience of working with adults and/or children with complex needs.

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and best practice.

Excellent assessment, communication and advocacy skills.

Experience of multidisciplinary and partnership working.

The ability to manage a varied workload and work autonomously when required.

Experience in palliative care, bereavement, adult social care, family support or end-of-life care would be desirable but is not essential.

About us

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including

Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best

Supportive management keen to develop you

Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)

Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs

Opportunities for flexible working

Family friendly policies

Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe

Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff

Free Will writing service

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Team Lead team as the Early Years SLT Team Lead for North West Kent.

The successful candidate will have significant experience and expertise in working with children with dysphagia, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs, and complex developmental needs. This role combines both leadership and clinical responsibilities, includingmaintaining a specialist clinical caseload alongside supporting the continued implementation and development of the Balanced Systemapproach across the service.

Our Children's Therapies Service is an integrated multidisciplinary team providing Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Specialist Nurse Advisor, and Care Coordination services for children and young people aged 0 to 19 years across KCHFT.

We work closely with colleagues across health, education, social care, and the voluntary sector to deliver a coordinated, child-centred approach, ensuring children, young people, and their families receive high-quality, seamless care and support.

Main duties of the job

To lead the planning and coordination of the day-to-day operational management of the Early Years Team, ensuring the delivery of an effective,high-quality service.

To be responsible for, and provide oversight of, the line management arrangements for staff within the designated team.

To work collaboratively with other Team Leads to promote effective team working and ensure seamless service provision across the locality and wider service.

To work with Locality Clinical Managers to ensure workforce planning and service redesign are undertaken within the designated team, reducing inefficiencies, avoiding duplication of provision, and ensuring children and young people receive coordinated and seamless services.

To work in partnership with Locality Clinical Managers in relation to recruitment, appraisal, and the management of competency, capability, and disciplinary processes.

To ensure all staff receive appropriate clinical supervision relevant to their area of practice, supporting safe and effective care delivery and enabling the service to respond to local and national priorities and commissioning intentions.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

Explore KCHFTcareer pathways

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-8283854-UJ

Job locations

Dolphin Centre, Abbey Court

Tunbridge Wells

TN4 9TF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• You'll need to have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject i.e. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy.
• Proven ability to work effectively within your area of practice, supported by relevant experience. As well as managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others.
• You will be a registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professionals.
• Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist training/qualifications relevant to specialist area of practice.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• You'll need have sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• You will need to have a customer focussed approach which is essential to provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience
• You will need to be able to work well under pressure and be able to organise your own work.
• Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance.

Working Environment

Essential

• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role.
• Tact and sensitivity will be essential in this role. There will be times when you see distressing situations which may include vulnerable, violent or aggressive patients. You will need to adapt your style to provide reassurance and empathy.

Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Essential You'll need to have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject i.e. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy. Proven ability to work effectively within your area of practice, supported by relevant experience. As well as managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others. You will be a registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professionals. Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist training/qualifications relevant to specialist area of practice. Knowledge and Skills Essential You'll need have sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing. You will need to have a customer focussed approach which is essential to provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience You will need to be able to work well under pressure and be able to organise your own work. Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance. Working Environment Essential A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Tact and sensitivity will be essential in this role. There will be times when you see distressing situations which may include vulnerable, violent or aggressive patients. You will need to adapt your style to provide reassurance and empathy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dolphin Centre, Abbey Court

Tunbridge Wells

TN4 9TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dolphin Centre, Abbey Court

Tunbridge Wells

TN4 9TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

Come and join our children's therapy team in East Sussex. This is an opportunity to work as part of an integrated therapy team, supporting the needs of children and young people aged 0-19.The East Sussex Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service (ESCITES) is provided by Kent Community Health Foundation Trust. We arerecruiting a Physiotherapist to work in The Southfield Centre which is part of Summerdown School and to support the community Physiotherapyteam.The Southfield Centre is incorporated into Summerdown School, providing bespoke facilities for pupils with complex medical and nursing needs.You will be joining an established team consisting of an Occupational Therapist, a Speech and Language Therapist and Integrated TherapyAssistants.The Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service works with children from 0-19 years within East Sussex. We have three main bases inCrowborough, Eastbourne and Hastings. You will be based in Summerdown School in Eastbourne and will carry a caseload of children within thisschool.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS BASED IN EAST SUSSEX.

Main duties of the job

The job in the Southfield Centre will involve working with families, the school staff team, the therapy team and the nursing team within theschool to plan therapy and offer advice on the needs of the children and young people in it. You will help to develop the whole school offer as wellas provide specialist support. You will support the school's hydrotherapy offer.Outside of the school you will support the community Physiotherapy team through running clinics and supporting families who need support intheir homes or their child's nursery environment.We support leadership development at all levels and as a Band 6 Physiotherapist you will have opportunities to provide clinical supervision to lessexperienced therapists and students, and take part in service improvement groups. Our support and induction offered to new staff includesregular meetings with your line manager, clinical supervision and appraisal, as well as internal and external training opportunities.As a location, East Sussex boasts the beautiful rural countryside alongside vibrant seaside towns with easy access to the continent and Gatwick aswell regular rail services in and out of London and a coastal railway network.You need to have at least2 years relevant clinical experience. Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995).

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

Explore KCHFTcareer pathways

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-8286868-UJ

Job locations

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration; Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6; Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice

Desirable

• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study; Working towards Master level study

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads; Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams; Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / Eroster/ AT-P/ RIO).

Specialist Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services; Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post; Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines; Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation; Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups; Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice; Ability to manage and lead change

Ability to Manage

Essential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures; Ability to manage own time effectively.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered health care professional (HCPC registration; Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6; Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study; Working towards Master level study Experience Essential Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads; Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience. Desirable Experience of leading and managing teams; Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / Eroster/ AT-P/ RIO). Specialist Knowledge and Expertise Essential Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services; Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months. Skills and Abilities Essential Understanding of training needs in relation to post; Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines; Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation; Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups; Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice; Ability to manage and lead change Ability to Manage Essential Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures; Ability to manage own time effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)